100+ Fun Things to Do With Kids This Summer in and Around Saskatoon

Sunny days are here again! Here is a list of great family fun summer activities in and around Saskatoon to keep the kids entertained all summer.

Fun Things to Do With Kids This Summer in Saskatoon 2026

Events and Festivals

Saskatoon Summer Players presents Oliver! from June 19 to 28, 2026, at the Remai Arts Centre in Saskatoon. Based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, this beloved musical features unforgettable songs, energetic dance numbers, a children’s ensemble, and a timeless story of hope, compassion, and belonging.
Celebrate Nutrien Wonderhub’s 7th Birthday Bash on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 9am to 4pm at Nutrien Wonderhub in Saskatoon. Presented by Nutrien, this special birthday event invites families to join the celebration, with more details to be announced.
Find food trucks, food trailers, and food booths at the Foodtruck Wars Street Festival taking place from July 24 – 26, 2026.
Explore the beautiful Beaver Creek Conservation Area on a brand-new 1.5-hour guided hike through the Meewasin Valley, led by a knowledgeable Meewasin guide. Learn about local plants, animals, and history while enjoying scenic trail stops, with all proceeds supporting Meewasin’s conservation and education programs. Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Celebrate Northern Plains Indigenous cultures at Wanuskewin’s National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration, presented by Nutrien, on June 21, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm. Enjoy a full day of cultural activities, histories, and teachings for all ages, with admission by donation and carpooling encouraged due to limited parking.
1999 The Ultimate Prince Experience comes to Broadway Theatre on Friday, June 26, 2026, with doors at 7pm and showtime at 8pm. This immersive tribute features Dale Ray, a world-class 8-piece band, bespoke costuming, and iconic Prince hits including “Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry,” “Kiss,” “1999,” and more.
Celebrate Multiculturalism at Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 2pm to 4:30pm at Kinsmen Park in Saskatoon. This free family-friendly event features ArchaeoCaravan, face painting, lawn games, soccer activities, dancing, snacks, and more.
Outskirts Music Festival kicks off summer on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the SaskTel Centre Grounds, with gates opening at 2:30pm. Enjoy one epic day of country roots and rock ’n’ roll under the prairie sky, featuring Jelly Roll, Third Eye Blind, Cooper Alan, Wide Mouth Mason, and Brayden King.
Jazzkatoon brings jazz, blues, funk, and roots with a Latin American flair to The Bassment on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with doors at 6:30pm and showtime at 7:30pm. Featuring Lucas Clementi, Meliza Blanco, Demien Nunez, and Pat Mitchell, this Jazz Groove Series performance delivers vibrant Spanish and English vocals, harmonica, trumpet, and guitar.
Celebrate South African culture at the South African Market on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Elim Church in Saskatoon. Enjoy music, arts and crafts, delicious foods and treats, and connect with the community at Canada’s biggest annual South African event.
Art in the Park Summer Festivals return to Saskatoon on May 24, June 14, July 26, and August 30, 2026, with family-friendly events in some of the city’s beautiful parks. Bring the kids to enjoy local artists, handmade goods, tasty treats, music, a bouncy castle, face painting, and a BBQ fundraiser supporting local non-profits.
Celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday, July 4, from 10am to 6pm at Gather Local Market in Saskatoon. This free family-friendly event features live match viewings at 11am and 3pm, football-themed activities, cultural programming, music, food, and national pride.
Much Ado About Nothing runs from July 14 to August 23, 2026, at Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. Directed by Anita Smith, this high-seas romantic comedy reimagines Messina as a pirate stronghold where love, wit, gossip, and betrayal collide.
Celebrate Saskatchewan’s people, traditions, and local culture at Boomtown Heydays, the WDM Saskatoon’s newest summer event, on August 8 and 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy free admission, with donations gratefully accepted, and take in highlights including Open Farm Days Producer Lane, live performances, a local vendor market, Meet Our Machines, and more.
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Are you a nature, music, and community lover? Spend your September Long weekend harkening back to the high days of summer and the old days of Ness at BackwardsNess. dates TBA
Back to Batoche Days 2026 returns July 16 to 19 at the Back to Batoche Festival Site near Batoche, Saskatchewan, celebrating Métis identity, resilience, and community. Enjoy four days of music, dance, food, jigging, fiddling, artisans, kids’ activities, traditional teachings, voyageur games, live performances, competitions, horse races, and more.
Join WDM Saskatoon and Saskatoon Public Library on July 11, 2026, from 12 pm to 3 pm to help build “Where We Grow,” a large-scale LEGO® mosaic celebrating Saskatchewan’s plants and community creativity. Attendees of all ages can create individual LEGO mosaic tiles that will become part of one of Canada’s largest LEGO mosaics, later installed in Saskatoon’s new central library.
Bahamas, the project of Afie Jurvanen, performs with guest Mariel Buckley on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 7:30pm. Enjoy an evening of warm, reflective songwriting and luminous indie-folk sounds, with Buckley opening the night with her candid, hook-filled Americana style.
Shantero Productions presents The Stampeders on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 7:30pm for an unforgettable night of classic Canadian rock. Sing along to iconic hits like “Sweet City Woman,” “Wild Eyes,” “Carry Me,” and more as the legendary band celebrates decades of music and memories.
The Saskatoon Fringe Festival returns to Broadway from July 30 to August 8, 2026, with 10 days of theatre, vendors, and outdoor entertainment. Enjoy 24 shows, 100+ vendors and performers, and a lively festival atmosphere with times and ticket prices varying by event.
Honour National Indigenous Peoples Day and commemorate the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6 on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11am to 4pm at Fort Battleford National Historic Site. Enjoy the Grand Entry, Elder’s Prayer, cultural performances, storytelling, Treaty 6 teachings, kids’ activities, an outdoor market, and a complimentary hot dog lunch while quantities last.
The Beaches perform live with Goldie Boutilier at Rotary Park, with gates opening at 6pm, Goldie Boutilier at 7pm, and The Beaches at 8:30pm. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a general admission outdoor concert from one of Canada’s biggest alt-rock bands.
Ukrainian Day in the Park takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Kiwanis Memorial Park South in Saskatoon, with gates opening at 11am. Celebrate Ukrainian culture and community with live dance performances, traditional music, cultural displays, children’s activities, Ukrainian food, food trucks, artisan vendors, and more.
Julius Caesar runs from July 15 to August 21, 2026, as part of Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan. Directed by Joshua Beaudry, this modern political thriller follows Brutus as loyalty, ambition, conspiracy, and power collide in a dangerous plot against Caesar.
Get ready to rock! Rock the River takes place August 14–16, 2026.
The Friday Night Classic car show will take place every Friday in the summer.
Sing Happy Birthday, Canada!
Open Farm Days returns to the WDM Saskatoon on August 8 and 9, 2026, offering visitors the chance to meet the hardworking people and animals who help put food on our tables.
This summer, you can ride go-karts at the Berry Barn. When tired, why not head to their ice cream shack or their cafe?
The 34th anniversary of the Ness Creek Music Festival will be celebrated from July 16 to 19, 2026.
Saskatchewan’s largest summer event will be from July 30 to August 6, 2026. Saskatoon EX has fun activities for all ages.
Mark your calendars for Folkfest‘s 47th Anniversary in August. dates TBA
Summer means it’s time for the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival when Saskatoon reverberates with the sounds of jazz, blues, funk, pop, and world music. July 5 – 11, 2026
The Saskatoon Zoo is offering a new experience this summer through Creative close-ups.
The Elements comes to St. John’s Cathedral in Saskatoon on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7:30 pm for a baroque musical exploration of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Saskatoon-born baroque specialist Alexa Haynes-Pilon leads and solos with the SSO in works by Rebel, Handel, Telemann, Caldara, Durante, and Vivaldi.
Relive the Music 50s, 60s & 70s Touring Show comes to Broadway Theatre on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with doors at 6pm and showtime at 7pm. Enjoy an energetic live band, singers, dancers, costumes, trivia, and video imagery celebrating the biggest rock, disco, funk, and classic hits from three unforgettable decades.
Country Music Week 2026 comes to Saskatoon from September 16 to 19, with the Canadian Country Music Awards closing out the weekend at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 7 pm. Celebrate Canada’s biggest night in country music with live performances, major award moments, and a national spotlight on the City of Bridges.
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra presents At the Ballet on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 7:30pm, featuring Saskatoon-born ballet artist Keaton Leier with artists of The National Ballet of Canada. Curated by Leier and conducted by Judith Yan, this special performance blends traditional and modern ballet selections, including a new work choreographed by Leier with original music by Paul Leonard-Morgan.
The Broadway Street Fair returns on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10am to 5pm along Broadway Avenue from 12th Street to 8th Street in Saskatoon. This free all-ages event transforms Broadway into a lively open-air market with vendors, artisans, food trucks, music, art, shopping, and community connection.
Saskatchewan Culture Days takes place from September 18 to October 4, 2026, with free arts and culture activities across the province. All ages can enjoy in-person and digital events, from creative workshops and cultural teachings to performances, community activities, and hands-on experiences.

Activities in (and around) Saskatoon

Books, movies, and magazines are not the only things that can be rented from your local public library. This summer, you can also borrow Saskatchewan Provincial Park Passes! These passes can be used enjoy a seven-day loan period with free access to nearly 100 regional parks across the province.
Spend the night camping overnight at one of the many Provincial Parks and campgrounds in Saskatchewan.
Beat the heat and enjoy the summer by visiting one of our many spray parks and outdoor pools around the city.
Go on a self-guided canoe tour from Gardiner Dam to Outlook.
Sign up for TD Summer Reading Club! These free programs are for kids of all ages and are an excellent way to have some fun while digging into great reads! Visit any library, or download the challenge booklet from home, and complete eight weekly reading-related activities. After finishing each activity, visit the library to get a sticker!

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The sun is out, and it’s a perfect day to be outside. And if there is water, that’s almost paradise. Grab your little ones and drive to one of the biggest natural beaches in southern Saskatchewan – Rowan’s Ravine for summer fun time.
Go on a road trip to the National Parks in Saskatchewan.
Bring history to life this summer at Fort Carlton. Fort Carlton was an important hub of the Hudson’s Bay Company and an important negotiation site for Treaty Six in 1876. The reconstructed fort has many features that speak of the past, including a palisade, fur store, and tipi encampment. While here, explore historic trails including the Carlton Red River Cart trail. Head out on the North Saskatchewan River in a canoe or kayak and experience what life was like for those who worked and traded.
Remember those summer days when you could watch a movie under the open sky? Head to Kyle to watch a movie at the Clearwater Drive-In.
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On the way back, stop at Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre to see artifacts of Northwest Resistance and First Nation-Métis-Settler history of 1870-1905. Learn about the pioneers, the First Nations, and the Metis from the interesting displays and artifacts. Climbing the viewing tower. Go on guided tours (if available) of the Murals of Duck Lake organised by the Centre. Located within 1 h of Saskatoon.
Go on a self-guided tour to see the public art in Meewasin.
Summer isn’t summer if you can’t enjoy a day at the beach.
The beautiful scenery around a man-made lake calls visitors back to Lake Diefenbaker. Spend the day exploring the place and enjoying water sports.
Have a fun day with your family, a barbecue picnic in a park in Saskatoon.
Journey to a time when the Metis settled on the banks of the Saskatchewan River. Learn the history of the final battle of the Northwest Resistance of 1885 between the Metis provincial government and the Canadian government. Look out for red chairs at the Batoche! There are several walking trails to enjoy, including the popular Li pchi shmayn walking trail. Look out for red chairs at the Batoche! From July to August, you can use the Ride the Batoche shuttle to explore from 10 am to 4:30 pm, July and August.
This summer, head to Champetre County for a delightful afternoon. Join one of their renowned Country Picnics, featuring delicious food, wonderful company, and stunning scenery!
Join Back2Nature for a day of outdoor fun and adventure while getting the relaxation and rejuvenation you need. They conduct several activities, including full moon paddle, overnight paddleboarding, SUP, and camping, that will help you on your Wellness journey.
Tired of spending time outside in the summer heat? Head to your nearby leisure centre for indoor fun.
Less than two hours from the City are great fishing spots. Why not head there today?
Plan to spend a night at the Buffalo Pound Provincial Park. The park offers several activities for a multi-day adventure, including wildlife viewing, hiking, fishing, canoeing, and mountain biking.
Borrow a Birding Backpack from your SPL using your library card and go birding.
Revel in summer splendour at the beautiful Emma Lake. Pack a picnic lunch and hike to the Fire Tower, watch loons and blue herons, and enjoy swimming and boating. Located 2 hours from Saskatoon.
What is better than spending the night camping with family? Gordon Howe Campground is open.
Summer is a great time to visit the Danielson Provincial Park. The Lake is a popular angling spot, with lots of fish species. See the exhibits on the construction of Gardiner Dam at the visitor center, tour the power station, hike the Trans-Canada Trail, go swimming, and boating.
Step into a time machine and be whisked back in time to the early 20th-century industrial era in Canada. You are at North America’s best preserved brick-making site – a site that has remained unchanged from the day it opened in 1914. This is the place that supplied the fire bricks that lined the fire boxes of the Corvette warships in World War II. Take the eco-educational offered by the historical society and learn how bricks are made, see the wildlife in the surrounding Massold Clay Canyons at the Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site. Around 3 h from Saskatoon. Open Thursdays to Monday from 10:30 am to 5 pm.
Rent a cabin for the night at the Struthers Lake Regional Park. This park borders a lake and from here you can see the sandhills that border the lake. This is also an excellent place for birdwatching.
Challenge your friends. Head to Grip It Climbing and see who reaches the top first.
Take your kid on a ferry ride. Head to the Town of Duck Lake to the St. Laurent Ferry that crosses the South Saskatchewan River.
How about an interactive thriller experience that will keep the whole family scrambling for clues? 60 minutes of action at the Escape rooms of Saskatoon. Ages: 7+.

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Sand dunes and crystal-clear waters. You can find them both at the Douglas Provincial Park. Windsurfing, angling, swimming, sailing, boating, and more. Go hiking across the prairie and dunes along the Juniper Nature Trail and Cacti Trail. See the abundant wildlife species in the park.
Relax, swim, boat, or fish on Regina Beach while enjoying a fun family day out in the sun. Be warmed by the laughter of your kids as they enjoy this family outing. If you want to spend the night, book a campsite at the Regina Beach Campground. Approximately 2.5 hour from Saskatoon.
Borrow the book ‘Saskatchewan Scenic Drives‘ from your local library and go on a drive with family. Or follow our list and experience the beauty of Saskatchewan through hiking.
Teach kids about sustainable farming, seasonal produce, get them to spot exotic vegetables, and the importance of supporting local farms by visiting the Farmers Market.
Journey back in time to a prairie life long ago when people used to grind the grain to make bread. To a time when horses were used to plough the fields and wheat was harvested the old-fashioned way. Experience life on a farmland at the Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site. Around 3.5 h from Saskatoon.
Head to the Elk Ridge Resort for a weekend getaway. Push your boundaries while flying through the trees on a zipline adventure, enjoy a tee time, go biking, or cruise the beautiful Waskesiu Lake, or just spend your time relaxing. Around 2.5 hours from Saskatoon.
Experience the wonders of the opimihāw Valley. Relive the stories of the people who came to hunt bison, gather food and medicines, and escape the winter winds. Walking in their footsteps, you will understand why this site has always been and continues to be a place of celebration, renewal, and deep spirituality.

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Relive the days of 1885 when the Metis, led by Louis Riel, clashed with the Canadian militia. This day trip takes you north from Saskatoon to the areas around the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers, the centre of Metis settlement and the site of the main battles between the Metis and government forces.
Plan a trip to the Saskatchewan Railway Museum to see heritage rail cars, buildings, and other memorabilia. While here, see the Eaton memorial commemorating the 1919 internment camp.
Escape to the quietness of the Anglin Lake campgrounds.
Take your family on a drive to the Resort Village of Candle Lake. Located on the west side of the lake is the Candle Lake Provincial Park famous for its ridge of sand-dunes at the Minowukaw Beach. Enjoy a day at the sandy white beach, fishing, and boating. Spend the night camping in one of the campgrounds. Around 2.5 h from Saskatoon.
What’s summer without ice cream? Enjoy the delicious treats from Homestead.
Hey, Kids! It’s time to visit the cougars and red pandas. Visit the wild animals at the Saskatoon Forestry Park and Zoo.

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Explore Nutrien Wonderhub, the province’s first and only children’s museum.
Enjoy countless hours of fun riding the carousel, ride the train or just spend a wonderful time with family at the Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park.
Enjoy an evening of bowling at a nearby bowling alley.
Take highway 12 toward Blaine Lake to the Doukhobor Dugout House for a guided tour at this unique heritage site. Learn the story of Russian Doukhobor settlers who fled their homeland and settled in the Blaine Lake area of Saskatchewan. The Dugout House is open on Saturdays in July and August from 10 am to 5 pm. Located 1 hour north of Saskatoon.
Go on self-guided walks, dance presentations, bison walks, and more at Wanuskewin Heritage Park.
Spend the day biking at the Blackstrap Provincial Park.
Enjoy a canoe trip organized by the Canoe Ski Discovery Company and explore Saskatchewan. The minimum age varies with the trip selected.
A memorable day is one day you spend with your family and friends. Plan an outing to the Meewasin Valley.
Families, get ready to be entertained and spellbound with Wheatland Express‘ featured entertainers! Riders will experience the exhilaration of the train trip, and explore the length of rail-cars, meeting a few interesting characters along the way!

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Have a fun time at Wet Paint Pottery. They organize many events. So keep checking their calendar.
Learn about nature and have fun at the same time through the Saskatoon Nature Society and Wild about Saskatoon programs.
If you are up to a 4 h drive, head to the town of Ogema for a rail excursion along Southern Saskatchewan. Your journey takes place in a renovated passenger car. Not only can you experience the beauty of the prairies, but also have a most entertaining and memorable day. Enjoy a pioneer meal, experience the market, and be startled by the robbery, all the while peeking into the heritage of an old town. Southern Prairie Railway.
Located 1.5 hours north-west of Saskatoon is the Fort Battleford National Historic Site. Watch soldiers in scarlet serge march. Learn about life in Fort Battleford in the 1800s, and hear stories of early settlers and First Nations, and the North-West Mounted Police. Enjoy disc golf,and go on a self-guided audio tour.
Getaway to Prince Albert National Park. Hit the beach or get on the water in Waskesiu, the lakeside town that serves as the park’s hub. Or leave civilization behind as you hike, explore backcountry lakes, and maybe even spot wild bison. 3 hrs from Saskatoon.
Who wants to spend a sunny day inside the house? Head to Pike Lake Provincial Park to enjoy its beach and the nature trail, and have fun.
History goes underground at the Tunnels of Moose Jaw. Hear the tales of smuggling and the tales of fortune on this guided tour. Around 2.5 hours from Saskatoon.

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Plan a weekend getaway to Grasslands National Park. The Grasslands National Park Dark Sky Preserve is one of the largest and darkest in Canada! It is an excellent place to stargaze and to enjoy the beauty of the night sky. For astronomers, this is one of the best places to observe deep-sky objects. On the way see, the Val Marie Grain Elevator one of the few left in Saskatchewan. Go on an eco-tour scenic drive. This is a 20 km self-guided driving tour through the Frenchman River Valley in the Park’s West Block.
Go on a guided heritage walking tour. Presented by the Saskatoon Heritage Society, these tours are a great way to know local history.